Title 9. Allegany County — Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2001 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Unless otherwise provided under this title, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday through Saturday and after 1 a.m. on Sunday, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(2)
An owner, operator, or manager of a premises licensed under this title may not allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2002 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(iii)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2003 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer and light wine license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for on–premises consumption and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(iii)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer and light wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2004 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250;
(2)
is issued the license for use in a restaurant in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations where meals are usually prepared, sold, or served to the public when the restaurant is regularly open for business; or
(3)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license, including a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license issued for use in a restaurant or banquet room in a hotel or motel.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday:
(1)
from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(e)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday:
(1)
from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2005 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2005LinkCopy Citation
The Board shall determine the hours of sale for December 31 and January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which those dates fall.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2006 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2006LinkCopy Citation
A license holder whose premises are also used as a polling place may not exercise any privilege conferred by that license on the day of an election when the polls are open.